Ritanjali Padhan v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners sought compensation for custodial death of Ballava Padhan. The Court found the deceased died due to Covid-19. The Deputy Collector had directed payment of Rs. 50,000/- and sanction of widow pension. Petitioner withdrew the application. Petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition is disposed of as the petitioner does not wish to press the application for compensation given the interim relief issued.